Outlook undelete mail
The frustration of accidentally deleting an important email in Outlook! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover it. Here are the steps to undelete a mail in Outlook:
Method 1: Using the "Recover Deleted Items" feature
- Open Outlook and go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
- Click on the "Recover Deleted Items" button in the toolbar or press Ctrl + Shift + E.
- Outlook will display a list of deleted items. Find the email you want to recover and select it.
- Click "OK" to recover the item.
Method 2: Using the "PST File"
- Close Outlook and locate the PST file (Personal Folders File) associated with your Outlook profile. The default location is:
- Windows: C:\Users\
\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\ .pst - Mac: ~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/
.pst
- Windows: C:\Users\
- Open the PST file using a third-party email recovery software, such as:
- EaseUS Email Recovery
- Kernel for Outlook PST Repair
- PST Recovery
- Follow the software's instructions to scan the PST file and recover the deleted email.
Method 3: Using the "Outlook PST Repair" tool
- Download and install the Outlook PST Repair tool from a reputable source.
- Launch the tool and select the PST file associated with your Outlook profile.
- Follow the tool's instructions to scan the PST file and recover the deleted email.
Important notes:
- The "Recover Deleted Items" feature only works if you haven't emptied the "Deleted Items" folder.
- The PST file recovery methods may not work if the PST file is corrupted or if you've already compacted the file.
- It's essential to act quickly when trying to recover a deleted email, as the longer you wait, the lower the chances of successful recovery.
I hope these methods help you recover your deleted email in Outlook!